The core of the band formed as The North London Invaders in 1976 (although their name was often shortened to The Invaders), and included Mike Barson (Monsieur Barso) on keyboards and vocals, Chris Foreman (Chrissy Boy) on guitar and Lee Thompson (Kix) on saxophone and vocals.[2] They later recruited John Hasler on drums and Cathal Smyth (better known as Chas Smash) on bass guitar. Later in the year, they were joined by lead vocalist "Dikron".[2]
This six-piece lineup lasted until part way through 1977, when Graham McPherson (better known as Suggs) took over the lead vocals after seeing the band perform in a friend's garden.[7] Smyth, who was poor on bass guitar, was replaced by Gavin Rogers, an acquaintance of Barson.[7] McPherson was kicked out of the band for too often choosing to watch football instead of rehearsing.[8] Thompson left the band after Barson criticised his saxophone playing.[8]
This six-piece lineup lasted until part way through 1977, when Graham McPherson (better known as Suggs) took over the lead vocals after seeing the band perform in a friend's garden.[7] Smyth, who was poor on bass guitar, was replaced by Gavin Rogers, an acquaintance of Barson.[7] McPherson was kicked out of the band for too often choosing to watch football instead of rehearsing.[8] Thompson left the band after Barson criticised his saxophone playing.[8]
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